South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1887-05-06
RoxsEr, April ss. 1887.

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RoNsEr, April 20, 1887.
Mr.. uarper:-l have noticed
the movement about Richmond and
southwark, TO bring about an agree
ment as to the uniform Observance
of Memorial day. It is proposed TO
adopt q common day for oil sections
of the country. and TINS tn give q
somewhat national aspect TO Its cel-
eblation. l heartily concur IN the
measure as regards those parts Of
the south III which o commoI day
will De found to suit; but the one
proposed. the SOth of May. is too
early tor US. sympathize with
1.-The Iutelligencer" in its expressed
desire to see the day observed Ne
universally as possible. ! ehOuld
be glad to further this end ty the
adoption OF common day, or by
any other means that would prom
lee the large participation by the
people of all ages, opinions, and
creeds But the day proposed
would deprive us of so much that
has made the day dear and Delight
full to Us in the past, that l cannot
see the propriety OF any change 80
far as We are concerned. BY the
sixth of June, q sacred day even in
the hearts of our young children.
nature has provided us y it'll an ex-
uberance Of our most beautiful
flowers. which We have not the
means Of producing earlier by arti-
fetal cultivat. on in hot houses. BY
that time We have weather that can
be depended on for day worthy
OF the beautiful rite. BY that time,
our people are ready to turn aside
from the cares OF business, and drop
tear or flower on a fallen com.
rade's grave. For fifteen years,
without exception, we have observ-
ed the 9th OF Juno. Our people,
young and old. have poured out in
multitudes to celeb, ate the day. 1,
would break an almost religious
spell to attempt to change it now.
In no spirit of captiousness, but
for the very good reasons / have
given, let US hold OH TO the dear old
day. 1t suits Us better than any
other, while au earlier day would
sadly mar our enjoyment of an oc.
casiun which signifies too much 10
US TO be lightly surrendered.
While Oh this subject, I would
say that l am III favor of grand
Three Days Reunion of the Socie-
ty OF Ex-Coniederates next fall.
We want day to fix UP the grounds
"a day to attend to the regular bu-
sincss of the society, and a day for
the old-fashionei picnic to which
all are invited to come and bring
their wives, children and sweet
hearts. No huxterlng no charges!
all free ! A great speech will crown
this last day of the meeting and
Gen. john d. Imbojsn, perhaps,
will be the man. Old comrades,
give US your handz on this proposl.
ton, and let us have the best time
we have ever spent since we were
together to risk our lives for the
cause we loved. Respectfully,
A private Co. ID. 1lth Va. Cav.
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HoPKIN's LICK Run. May 1.
Dear Intelligencer:-The beau
tiful moath Of May has come once
more by name, but not III appear
ance, have occasional billiards, lots
of rain and but few blossoms as ct,
although tie prospect for a fine
Lloom is looked for wher spring
sets in. Farmers are very back.
ward with their farming generally
in consequence Of too much rain.
Wheat and grass begins to spring
mp lively; may have a fair crop of
wheat yet, notwithstanding the hard
winter 1t has passed through. We
have a very quiet neighborhood,
the health is fine and the work is
abundant if it can be done at all.
Had dying visit by Squire John
Blue and the Rev. ID. M. Shawen.
The former looking up a farm to
purcbasc--the latter after his bread
and batter in the coming con test,
which really there is as yet but very
little interest manifested in that di.
rection. There are three most OK
cellent men running for County
Superintendent, and the tumble
writer hopes the voters of the coun-
ty may freely turn out on the MORN
ing of the 18th Of May and vote
freely for the CLOUD that cont aims
the LEAST WIND, and all will be
we'll. IN IA